48: Chapter 48: The Immortal's Decree

Outside the main hall, eight Demonic Disciples turned into eight beams of light and flew into the distance.

Xiao Ran had just used the Guixu Demonic Light to escape, but was quickly caught up to by the White Bone Scholar.

"Junior Brother Xiao, stay a moment."

Xiao Ran stopped upon hearing this, turned around, and cupped his hands.

"What advice does Senior Brother have?"

Now that the White Bone Scholar had been promoted to the second Demonic Disciple, the form of address had naturally changed.

Upon hearing this, the White Bone Scholar immediately revealed a gentle smile.

"I would not dare to offer advice; it is just that the Ancient Battlefield is dangerous, and I have some information I would like to share with you, Junior Brother."

"Oh?"

"Please, Senior Brother, speak."

Xiao Ran remained calm on the surface, but inwardly, he was silently complaining.

This pretty boy is evil to the core; he wouldn't be plotting something against me again, would he?

"Does Junior Brother know why the Sect attaches such great importance to the opening of the Ancient Battlefield this time?"

The White Bone Scholar saw Xiao Ran's caution, but he didn't care at all; instead, he lowered his voice and asked.

"I do not know."

Xiao Ran certainly didn't know. Although he had just made a name for himself yesterday, his Foundation was still shallow, and some true secrets simply couldn't reach his ears.

The White Bone Scholar also grasped this point and continued to whisper.

"On the surface, the Sect is doing this for resources, but in reality, it is for one item."

"What item?"

"The fallen immortal token."

Ghostly green flames flickered in the White Bone Scholar's eyes.

"It is rumored that if one collects all nine fallen immortal tokens, one can open the Immortal-Demon Burial Ground in the deepest part of the Ancient Battlefield, where... there is a true Immortal-Demon Inheritance."

Xiao Ran felt a slight chill in his heart: "Senior Brother means..."

"Every time the Ancient Battlefield opens, the fallen immortal token appears, but no one has ever collected all nine." The White Bone Scholar said, shaking his fan.

"This time is different. According to the information I received, the spatial fluctuations in the core area of the Ancient Battlefield are extremely violent. It is very likely that... the Immortal-Demon Burial Ground will appear for the first time."

As he spoke, he looked at Xiao Ran again.

"Junior Brother's Myriad Dao Guixu Body is legendary for its extremely keen perception of energy."

"If you sense any special spatial fluctuations or energy convergence in the Ancient Battlefield, be sure to pay attention. If you can find a fallen immortal token..."

The White Bone Scholar smiled without continuing, but the meaning was clear.

Cooperation, sharing the spoils.

Xiao Ran pondered for a moment: "Why did Senior Brother choose me?"

"Because Junior Brother is smart, and your strength is average."

The White Bone Scholar said frankly.

This was indeed a fact. In this ruin where those above Soul Transformation could not enter, the true experts were all at the Peak of Nascent Soul.

Xiao Ran, at the last stage of Golden Core, even if he could hold back a Nascent Soul, that would only be holding them back.

He didn't have much competitiveness in the Ancient Battlefield.

But the White Bone Scholar was different. Although this pretty boy was sinister, his strength was genuinely strong.

Even if he entered the Ancient Battlefield, he would be among the top few, with the ability to compete for treasures.

"Inside the Ancient Battlefield, I need an ally I can trust."

"Among the Demonic Disciples, Tie Kuang is too straightforward, Blood Slaughterer is too reckless, Guiying is too solitary, Yin Jiuyou is too cold, Poison Lady... her intentions are hard to fathom, and Senior Brother Li Tianxing is accustomed to being alone."

"Therefore, Junior Brother is the best candidate."

The White Bone Scholar pointed at Xiao Ran with his fan, looking as if he valued him highly.

"Senior Brother, since you have spoken so clearly."

"I will ask one question: what can I get by cooperating with you?"

Xiao Ran was not a fool. If he could cooperate with the White Bone Scholar, he could indeed enter the circle of core combat power.

But what could he get?

What if the White Bone Scholar discarded him after the task was done?

"Junior Brother Xiao is straightforward."

"To show my sincerity, I can exchange a protective Magic Treasure for you in the Sect treasury before we set off."

"This will ensure your safety."

"After we enter the ruins, how about we split the gains based on how much effort we contribute?"

Xiao Ran fell silent for a few seconds upon hearing this, and finally nodded.

"Since Senior Brother thinks so highly of me, what else is there to say?"

"If there is any discovery, I will definitely inform Senior Brother immediately."

"Good."

The White Bone Scholar took out a black bone tablet with satisfaction.

"This is a Nether Transmission Bone. It can transmit messages within a thousand miles, and it is not easily intercepted by ordinary means. Keep it safe, Junior Brother."

Xiao Ran took the bone tablet, and the White Bone Scholar floated away.

Watching his back, Xiao Ran rubbed the bone tablet, his eyes flashing with thought.

How much of the White Bone Scholar's words were true, and how much were false?

The fallen immortal token, the Immortal-Demon Burial Ground... it sounded tempting, but the risks would inevitably be huge.

Moreover, the White Bone Scholar was a man of deep schemes; cooperating with him was no different than negotiating with a tiger for its skin.

"However... if there really is an Opportunity, it is not impossible to give it a try."

As the saying goes, the bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish.

Xiao Ran put away the bone tablet and walked towards the Eternal Night Palace.

Just after returning to the palace, the Soul connection transmitted a fluctuation.

It was Li Changsheng.

"Xiao Ran, do you know about the Ancient Battlefield?"

Li Changsheng's voice carried excitement.

"I just found out."

"I saw you on the list of the Supreme Dao Palace. I heard from others that you are the weakest among all the heaven's favorites."

"Hahahaha..."

Xiao Ran naturally would not miss this Opportunity to mock him.

On the other end, Li Changsheng was so angry that his teeth itched.

But he was helpless, after all, he had only been cultivating for a year.

"Alright, I won't laugh anymore."

"Let's talk about some serious business. How many people is your Supreme Dao Palace sending this time?"

After a moment, Xiao Ran asked.

"The Dao Sect is led by Senior Brother Ling Jianxin this time, with Senior Sister Su Qinghan, myself, and five other True Disciples at the last stage of Golden Core."

Li Changsheng replied, then added mysteriously.

"The Sect Elder said that there might be a great Opportunity in the Ancient Battlefield this time, and told us to seize the chance."

"Also... my System just issued a task."

"What task?"

"[Battle of the Ancient Battlefield: In the Ancient Fallen Immortal Battlefield, obtain at least one ancient spiritual item and successfully bring it out. Reward: 30,000 points, 1 * special item Boundary Breaking Talisman.]"

Xiao Ran raised his eyebrows.

He sank his consciousness into his own System panel.

Sure enough, a new task had refreshed.

"[Task Name: Ancient Battlefield Hunting]"

"[Task Content: Enter the Ancient Fallen Immortal Battlefield, kill at least three Cultivators from hostile Sects who are at the last stage of Golden Core or above, and obtain at least one ancient demonic weapon.]"

"[Task Reward: 30,000 points, 1 * random ancient Demonic Technique Legacy]"

His and Li Changsheng's tasks were not in conflict this time.

But his had an extra requirement to kill Cultivators from hostile Sects compared to Li Changsheng's.

"It really is a Demonic Path System; the killing intent is strong."

Xiao Ran told this to Li Changsheng.

Li Changsheng was silent for a moment, then listed three names, all of whom were True Disciples accompanying the Taishang Dao Sect this time.

"Uh... do they have a grudge against you?"

Xiao Ran asked in surprise.

Li Changsheng immediately told him the whole story.

It turned out that he was the one holding the protagonist template. During his time in the Taishang Dao Sect, he had encountered various brainless taunts and provocations from opponents.

Coincidentally, these three were among them.

Usually, Li Changsheng could not act due to Sect rules, but this time, it was perfect for Xiao Ran.

"No problem."

"When the time comes, lure them into a trap, and I will avenge you."

Xiao Ran agreed decisively.

If someone dares to bully my son, then fight!